Job description
Starter Programme
The Starter Programme is a 12‐month entry‐level advertising/media agency training scheme named The Pedal to Success. It shares knowledge across disciplines, teaches teamwork, and helps recruits discover their best role. At the end, they move into a defined team based on skillset and business needs.
Key details
Start date: Tuesday 8th September
Location: London office, Clerkenwell (3 days a week); must move if not currently commutable.
Minimum age: 18 years old.
Responsibilities
Spend 3 months in each of the following teams:
Social – plan, activate, and report ad and influencer campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and more.
Audio Visual (AV) – run campaigns on TV, radio, VOD; deploy budgets on Netflix, Kiss, ITV.
Programmatic – use data‐driven tech on DV360, The Trade Desk, etc.
Paid Search & Retail Media – skills in Google Ads, Amazon Ads and other ecommerce platforms.
Strategy & Insights – learn brand roadmap building and communication ecosystem shaping.
Studios – learn creative brief, shoot coordination, and account management.
Throughout the year, acquire account management and analytics skills, including:
End‐to‐end account and campaign coordination.
Social content and influencer management.
Audience & competitor research with Brandwatch, AdIntel, Bicycle Connect.
Analytics with GA4, Appsflyer.
Reporting dashboards and insight extraction.
Finance and billing systems.
Client relationship and project management.
Strategic & creative brainstorm attendance.
AI‐enhanced productivity and data navigation.
Qualifications
Proven interest in advertising, digital or creative industries (internships, work, education, or self‐taught).
Highly numerate and commercially minded.
Analytical; able to translate research into clear recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Excellent attention to detail.
Solution‐focused problem‐solver, adaptable.
General cultural awareness and current affairs knowledge.
Collaborative team player with delegation skills.
Well‐organised and multi‐tasker.
Relationship building enjoyment.
Proactive, inquisitive, positive.
Additional skills and attributes
Strong Excel/Google Sheets.
Experience with ad or analytics platforms (Google Ads, Meta).
Design eye – basic skills in Adobe or Canva.
Project management experience.
Basic advertising principles and media metrics understanding.
Background in customer service.
Experience with financial or billing systems.
Experience writing AI prompts and scripts.
Benefits & Package
Private healthcare opt‐in.
Death in service 4× salary.
Auto‐enrolment pension scheme.
Employee assistance programme.
Discretionary performance‐based bonus.
Time off
26 days holiday (up to 30 days after 2 years).
3 extra days off December 27–January 2; standby for client needs.
2‐week overseas working allowance.
2 additional days off for volunteering.
Culture
Monthly massages and manicures.
Monthly Culture Days.
Socials by Social Committee.
Dog‐friendly office.
Subsidised 5‐a‐side football.
Weekly mindfulness sessions on Tuesdays.
Development
Training budget for personal development.
Certifications with Meta, IPA partners.
Lunch and Learn sessions.
Other perks
Financial incentive for successful lead introduction.
Annual away day.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
£1k bonus for successful new recruit introduction.
Access to Mental Health First Aiders.
Diversity & EEO
Bicycle London welcomes applicants from all underrepresented communities. We strive to remove discrimination in hiring and support neurodiversity. We ask candidates to inform us of any needed support.
We welcome people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, ages, faiths, and backgrounds, including those with disabilities, transgender, women who are pregnant or recently given birth, and more.
About the Agency
Since 2021, Bicycle London has grown to 60 employees and serves 18 clients such as Papa Johns, Krispy Kreme, Moju, and Movember. We work across brand and performance media, creative strategy, and production, and are proud of our B‐Corp, London Living Wage status, and CPD Platinum accreditation.
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Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 01-07-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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